Virtual Northwest Airlines is dedicated to providing a unique environment for the advancement of the virtual aviation experience.

Through our mutual efforts, vNWA partners, pilots and staff continually work to ensure that all of our members feel as part of a family of like-minded enthusiasts who work together to simulate the operations of Northwest Airlines as closely as possible by utilizing the same fleet, routes, and hub structure of the airline before it merged.

In doing this, vNWA staff endevour to provide our pilots with all the tools needed to make their experience as enjoyable and realistic as possible.

James Bishop, vNWA CEO

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NASCAR Charters Event 17

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/03/2026

Event #17 of the 2026 NASCAR Season

This weeks NASCAR Charter Event 17 Race of the 2026 NASCAR Season is up in in one of our major Hubs at Detroit this weekend beginning this Thursday June 4th running through Sunday June 7th.

Routes will be out of our main Hubs as well as our NASCAR Hubs MSP, DTW, MEM, PANC, EHAM, RJAA, CLT, JQF into Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (KDTW).

The Charter Routes are numbered NWA7000 - NWA7037.  Pilots can fly any route we have in our system into KDTW as well and get credit for the flight.  

As always we will be awarding bonus hours to the top 3 pilots with the most flights and additonal bonus hours for the best landing rate below -100 fpm.

Lets have a Great turnout for this Weekends Event 17 weekend of the 2026 NASCAR Charters Season up in Detroit Michigan.

NASCAR Charter Results

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/02/2026

Event #16 Results of the 2026 NASCAR Season

Thanks to NWA1223 Chris Schiessel for participating in this past weekends Event 16 NASCAR Charters over in Nashville.  Chris will receive 15 bonus hours participation in Event #16. 

Lets get ready for this weekends Event #17 with 2 races up in Detroit beginning this Thursday June 4th.

New York: JPX & FOK

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/02/2026

New York never sleeps, and neither does ZNY. Join us for another edition of Tuesday Nights in NY!

This month, we're teeing it up as the 126th U.S. Open Championship comes to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, June 18–21, 2026. With 150,000+ golf fans descending on the East End of Long Island. Golf's biggest stage is in our backyard. Come fly the skies above it.

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 9th | 7pm - 10pm Eastern | 2300z - 0200z

Northern EXPOsure VATUSA FNO

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/02/2026

VATUSA and ZMP hosts the FNO from the FlightSim Expo show floor! Controllers from across the VATUSA Division will be lighting up their home airspace while ZMP holds their live event. Expect great staffing and ATC from across the country.

FlightSimExpo 2026: MSP

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/02/2026

Live from the showroom floor in Minneapolis,MN, join us as we staff up for FlightSimExpo 2026!
We will have guaranteed staffing of KMSP, and many other airports across the network top-down from 9-6 CDT on Saturday and 9-3 CDT on Sunday. Whether you are visiting us in person or flying the virtual skies, we hope you enjoy this year's version of FSExpo!

Not at FlightSimExpo?
No problem! Connect with the action from home and tune into the buzz through live streams and updates from the expo floor. More information can be found at https://flightsimexpo.com/register.

Don’t miss this epic convergence of simulation and community. Mark your calendars, load up your favorite aircraft, and let’s make FlightSimExpo a weekend to remember!

See you in the skies!

Midwest TRACON Tour

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/02/2026

The Chicago ARTCC proudly presents the Midwest TRACON Tour, an new series of events that highlights the lesser loved facilities across ZAU. Join us for a lovely evening in South Bend, Indiana!

The South Bend TRACON features two towered airports in South Bend International Airport and Elkhart Municipal Airport. Other airports in the area include Valparaiso (VPZ), Benton Harbor (BEH), and Michigan City (MGC). The TRACON also sequences arrivals into Chicago Midway. Come enjoy the sand dunes off the southern coast of Lake Michigan, or the stunning views of northern Indiana with us on Tuesday evening!

All general aviation, IFR, and VFR operations and all skill levels are welcome. Surrounding facilities such as Great Lakes, FWA, and GUS will have ATC coverage as staffing permits.

A Night in the Rocket City

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/02/2026

The American space program played a crucial role in the development of rockets that would launch the first humans into space. Today, Huntsville is still an important hub for the American space program, with the Marshall Space Flight Center continuing to be a major NASA facility.

Event Field: KHSV
Time & Date: June 18th, 2026, 6-9 PM Central (2300-0200z)